I often find myself drawn to Jennifer Lopez’s style. Whether dressing down in ultra-baggy jeans or going all-out in an elegant dress and tall heels, the singer’s outfits always contain a polished edge that keeps her looking classy no matter the occasion.
Whilst out shopping in Paris this week, Lopez’s look struck the perfect balance between her ultra-relaxed and hyper-glamorous outfits. For her time in what many would call the most stylish city in the world, Lopez selected a shirt dress in a light ivory shade which featured mid-length sleeves, a jaunty collar and a nipped in waist from which a voluminous skirt flared out. Wearing the dress partially unbuttoned and styled with subtle jewels, a skinny belt and black cat-eye sunglasses, Lopez’s looked more like a classic film star than a modern-day pop star.
Genuinely easy to wear, a shirt dress doesn’t require layers of accessories to achieve a high-end finish. In fact, I’d argue less is more in this situation. Lopez has become a firm fan of this silhouette in recent weeks, having already worn a chic grey iteration a couple of weeks ago. Inspired by her recent looks, I think it’s high time I added a fit-and-flare shirt dress to my own wardrobe. Handily, I’ve already spotted plenty of chic contenders.
From H&M to ME+EM, read on to discover our edit of elegant shirt dresses below.
SHOP CHIC SHIRT DRESSES:
Reformation
Prim Linen Dress
This is so easy to throw on on a hot summer day.
The puff-sleeve detailing adds a romantic edge.
Linen is a summer staple.
The White Company
Linen Maxi Shirt Dress
Style with sandals and a woven tote for a pretty, beachside look.
The Somerset Collection by Anthropologie
Maxi Dress
This voluminous dress styled well with both sandals and heels.
Reiss
Yasmin Lyocell Linen Wrap Front Midi Dress
This light beige shade is so easy to mix into a capsule wardrobe.
COS
Oversized Short-Sleeved Linen Midi Dress
Style with a gold chain belt or go without for a comfortable, breezy fit.
Hush
Freddie Maxi Shirt Dress
This breezy dress is perfect for weekend styling.
This vivid green shade styles well with creams and whites.
H&M
Linen-Blend Shirt Dress
The linen composition makes this naturally breathable and perfect for summer styling.